While We're Young

About While We're Young

While We're Young is a 2015 American comedy-drama film written, produced, and directed by Noah Baumbach, released in 2015. The film chronicles the life of Josh and Cornelia, a middle-aged couple whose life changes when they meet Jamie and Darby, a free-spirited younger couple. The experience forces Josh and Cornelia to re-evaluate their lives and how they can reclaim their youth.

Making / Production

The film is brought to life through the sharp direction of Noah Baumbach, combined with poignant writing that captured the essence of the middle-age crisis. It was filmed in various parts of New York City to stay authentic to the setting of the story.

Actors

• Ben Stiller plays Josh Srebnick, a documentary filmmaker who is charmed and inspired by the youthful vigor of Jamie and Darby. Stiller’s performance is balanced and relatable, capturing the struggles and joys of embracing change and aging.
• Naomi Watts plays Cornelia, Josh's wife. Watts portrays the dilemmas and aspirations of her character effectively, navigating through her role with humor and depth.
• Adam Driver portrays Jamie, a young aspiring filmmaker whose excitement and enthusiasm serve as the turning point in the lives of Josh and Cornelia.
• Amanda Seyfried plays Darby, Jamie's partner, providing a whimsical and engaging performance.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• Noah Baumbach wrote the script with Ben Stiller, Naomi Watts, Adam Driver, and Amanda Seyfried in mind to play the main characters.
• The film features a faux documentary titled "The Power Elite", which was fully shot and edited.
• Although the movie is set in New York, some scenes were shot in other parts of the U.S. due to budget constraints.

Quotes

• "For the first time in my life, I've stopped thinking of myself as a child imitating an adult." - Josh
• "I remember when this song was just considered bad. But it's working." - Cornelia
• "You're an old man with a hat." - Jamie

Music, Soundtrack

• "Golden Years" - Performed by David Bowie
• "Eye of the Tiger" - Performed by Survivor
• "Buggin' Out" - Performed by A Tribe Called Quest